Status:

COMPLETED

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Oral Naproxen and Transdermal Estradiol for Bleeding in LNG-IUC

Lead Sponsor:

Washington University School of Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Conditions:

Contraception

Bleeding

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

We hypothesize that the addition of oral naproxen or transdermal estradiol will decrease the number of days of unscheduled bleeding experienced by first-time users of the levonorgestrel intrauterine s...

Detailed Description

The levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUC) is one of the most effective, reversible methods of contraception currently available in the United States. User satisfaction is overall high , however...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Must be of reproductive age from 18 to 45 years
  • Must be choosing LNG-IUC for contraception
  • Must be English-speaking
  • Be willing to avoid additional use of exogenous hormones, such as oral contraceptives, for the duration of the study
  • Be willing to avoid additional use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen or aspirin for the duration of the study
  • Be willing to comply with the study protocol, keep the bleeding diary and comply with follow-up visits and telephone interviews as scheduled
  • Be willing and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion

  • Known or suspected pregnancy
  • Contraindication to estrogen use, such as presence or history of:
  • venous thromboembolism
  • Arterial thrombosis
  • Thrombophilia disorders, or known family history of
  • Hypertension
  • Migraine headaches with aura or focal neurologic involvement, or any migraine over age 35 years
  • Recent or planned future major surgery which will result in prolonged immobilization during the study period
  • Presence or history of severe hepatic disease or liver tumors
  • Known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasm
  • Vaginal bleeding of unknown etiology
  • Any cigarette smoking and age over 35 years
  • Contraindications to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory use, such as presence or history of:
  • Gastrointestinal ulcer disease
  • Renal insufficiency or failure
  • Aspirin-induced asthma or hypersensitivity reaction
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and mixed connective tissue disorders
  • Use of anticoagulants
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Use of medications that alter estrogen metabolism, i.e. rifampin, certain anti-seizure medications
  • Regular use of an NSAID
  • Current diagnosis of menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, symptomatic uterine fibroids, or endometrial polyp
  • Hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the components of the estradiol patch
  • Use of injectable contraception within 6 months of the start of the study medication
  • Delivery or abortion in the previous 4 weeks
  • Prior use of LNG-IUD
  • Any condition, that in the opinion of the investigator, would contraindicate study participation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

129 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00789802

Start Date

November 1 2008

End Date

January 1 2011

Last Update

March 20 2018

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Washington University School fo Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110